Job Title: Shop Supervisor – Spooling
Job Description
The Shop Supervisor oversees day-to-day spooling department operations, ensuring all work follows technical drawings, meets project schedules, and supports production goals. This role manages labor, materials, and equipment to maintain an efficient workflow and ensures required parts are prepared and ready for installation. The supervisor leads a team of up to 10 employees, providing mentorship, performance guidance, and support while collaborating closely with Production, Engineering, Quality Control, Safety, and other departments. The position plays a key role in maintaining a safe, organized, and high-quality fabrication environment within a modern manufacturing shop.
Responsibilities
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Oversee daily operations of the spooling department to ensure production targets and project schedules are consistently met.
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Coordinate closely with Production teams to align spooling activities with overall project timelines and installation requirements.
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Review and interpret technical drawings, including isometrics, P&IDs, and general arrangements, to ensure work is completed accurately and to specification.
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Plan, organize, and manage labor, materials, and equipment to maintain an efficient workflow and minimize delays.
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Ensure all required parts and spools are fabricated and ready for installation in accordance with project needs.
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Provide leadership to a team of up to 10 employees through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
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Collaborate with Engineering, Quality Control, Safety, and other departments to resolve issues and maintain high standards of quality and safety.
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Monitor fabrication, welding, and production processes to ensure adherence to quality control standards and procedures.
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Conduct hazard assessments and actively participate in safety programs to promote and maintain a safe work environment.
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Support and enforce safety policies, procedures, and best practices within the shop.
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Participate in and support continuous improvement initiatives related to production efficiency, quality, and safety.
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Ensure work complies with applicable codes, standards, and internal procedures related to spooling and fabrication.
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Assist with scheduling, resource allocation, and prioritization of work orders within the spooling department.
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Communicate effectively with team members and other departments to provide status updates and address issues promptly.
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Maintain a clean, organized, and well-structured work area to support efficient operations.
Essential Skills
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Journeyman Pipefitter or Journeyman Welder certification.
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Valid B Pressure Ticket.
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5+ years of spooling experience in a fabrication or manufacturing environment.
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Demonstrated supervisory experience, preferably leading a spooling department or similar shop environment.
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Strong ability to interpret technical drawings, including isometrics, P&IDs, and general arrangement (G.A.) drawings.
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Solid understanding of assembly, fabrication, and production processes within a manufacturing environment.
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Strong knowledge of quality control practices and standards related to welding and fabrication.
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Experience spooling in an oil and gas environment, specifically compression and process packages.
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Proven ability to manage labor, materials, and equipment to support efficient workflow.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with Production, Engineering, QC, and Safety teams.
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Ability to promote and maintain a safe work environment through hazard assessment and adherence to safety programs.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
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Supervisory experience specifically in a spooling department.
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Field experience related to spooling, fabrication, or installation.
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Safety-related certifications such as first aid, equipment operation tickets (for example, zoom boom), or other relevant safety tickets.
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Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial shop environment focused on compression and process piping for oil and gas applications.
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Experience participating in or supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
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Ability to adapt to a structured and organized power structure with clear lines of responsibility.
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Comfort working in a modern, state-of-the-art shop environment.
Why Work Here?
You will join a growing organization with a strong and expanding project base, offering long-term stability and meaningful work in a specialized oil and gas fabrication environment. The shop features state-of-the-art facilities and an overhauled culture and mission, emphasizing clarity, structure, and continuous improvement. Employees benefit from an organized power structure with clear expectations and minimal ambiguity, supporting confident decision-making and professional growth. When in a permanent capacity, the role offers competitive time-off provisions, including 6% vacation starting immediately (subject to negotiation), a 3% RRSP contribution after one year, and a negotiable benefits package, supporting both financial security and work-life balance.
Work Environment
The role is based in a modern, state-of-the-art shop located in an industrial area of the city, near a major commercial district, providing convenient access to services and amenities. The facility focuses on compression and process piping for oil and gas applications, operating as a structured manufacturing environment with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and organized workflows. The standard shift runs Monday to Thursday on a 4x10 schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with an averaging agreement in place and overtime available as needed. The environment involves working around fabrication, welding, and production equipment, requiring adherence to safety procedures and appropriate industrial attire and personal protective equipment in the shop. The culture emphasizes stability, clarity in reporting lines, and a well-defined organizational structure, supporting a professional and focused work setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Calgary, AB.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $65.00/hr.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Calgary,AB.
Aerotek® Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de l’aviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons l’expertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de l’industrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers l’Amérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions d’affaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.
La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.
Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco:
Conformément à l’Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.
Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA):
Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA.
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
